No unveiled key viewing points in full to commemorate OCN's domestic TV exclusive live broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, at 8 a.m. on the 16th (7 p.m. on the 15th local time in the U.S.).
First, at this year's Academy Awards, nominated in a total of 16 institutional sector categories including best picture, director, lead and supporting acting, and screenplay, Cinerus: Sinners surpassed the previous record (14 nominations) set by Eve's Everything and Titanic, followed closely by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations, drawing attention to the two films' two-horse race for awards. In addition, films such as Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Hamlet, which captured both popular and critical acclaim with outstanding artistry and topicality, are also competing, raising expectations for a more varied and unpredictable outcome than ever before.
In particular, attention is focused on whether Korean film Bugonia, a remake of the Korean film Protect the Earth that gained attention through K-content, and K-pop Demon Hunters, the animation that caused a global sensation, will win awards. In addition, the Golden stage by Lee Jae, Audrey Nuna, and Ray Ami, who performed as the in-film girl group Huntrix in K-pop Demon Hunters, as well as live performances of likely best original song contenders including Miles Kayton and Rafael Sadik's Cinerus: Sinners OST I Lied To You, are also scheduled, promising overwhelming stages and a variety of sights.
Meanwhile, the dazzling lineup of presenters also attracted great attention. Last year's winners Adrien Brody, Maikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldana, along with Javier Bardem, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infinity, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman, Louis Pullman, Channing Tatum, and Sigourney Weaver, among actors representing Hollywood, will take the stage to further illuminate the awards. With a star-studded lineup that generates buzz by name alone expected to put on a spectacle worthy of a "festival of stars," executive producer KT Mullern said, "A reunion of Marvel actors is also prepared," and added the surprise news, "superstar heroes will appear on stage, and there will also be aliens on stage," drawing further attention.
The 98th Academy Awards, generating anticipation with a richer lineup than ever, will see comedian Conan O'Brien boost the festive atmosphere with his cheerful and witty hosting for a second consecutive year. For OCN TV's exclusive live broadcast, film critic Lee Dong-jin, who has long provided live commentary for the Academy Awards, broadcaster and interpreter Ahn Hyun-mo, and pop columnist Kim Tae-hoon will handle hosting and commentary, offering in-depth analysis and vivid on-site atmosphere. In particular, director Jang Hang-jun, who reached 10 million admissions with The King's Warden, will join pre-recorded filming, drawing attention.
The 98th Academy Awards, the greatest film festival attracting attention with various viewing points, will be broadcast live exclusively on domestic TV via OCN at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16. Live viewing is also available through the OCN channel live within TVING.
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